/24-7PressRelease/ - SUGAR LAND, TX - June 27, 2008 - Everyone knows that the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays can damage the skin and cause age spots, wrinkles and a leathery appearance. But did you know that too much time in the sun can also harm the eyes?
Sun exposure and environmental irritants like dust, wind and air pollution can cause a non-cancerous growth to form on the surface of the eye. According to the vision care experts at Freedom LASIK, this growth is called a Pterygium, pronounced tur-ij-ee-um.
A Pterygium is usually light pink in color and is often shaped like a triangle. It can be seen at the corner of the eye closest to the nose and may appear in one or both eyes. You might not always notice the growth at first, but your eyes may feel red, inflamed, irritated, dry or itchy.
It is important to be evaluated by an ophthalmologist or reputable eye doctor if you notice symptoms or see the growth. In the very early stages, often no treatment is needed. The doctor may prescribe artificial tears to make your eyes feel more comfortable if they are irritated or sensitive. Wearing sunglasses and a hat may prevent further exposure to the sun's rays.
However, the doctor may determine that minor surgery is necessary. Over time, the Pterygium may get larger and interfere with your vision. It may also make it more difficult to wear contact lenses. Freedom LASIK eye surgeons are skilled in removing the growth in a simple, office procedure that involves little discomfort or recovery time.
Freedom LASIK now offers a convenient new Sugar Land Town Center location, where the staff speaks English, Spanish and Italian, making patient satisfaction a number one priority. They expertly treat pterigium.
For more information about Freedom LASIK or Pterygium, go to http://www.freedomlasik.com _http://www.freedomlasik.com/_ or call 1-877-WOW (969)-4777.
About Freedom LASIK
Freedom LASIK is one of the few Houston area centers to offer the Allegretto Wave, an all-laser advanced LASIK technique that gives every patient a custom treatment with WaveFront diagnostics. Freedom LASIK Chief Surgeon Marc Sanders, M.D., was named one of America 's Top Cataract and Refractive Surgeons by the Consumer Research Council of America.
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